Hello, I'm Kerry.
UX/Product Design Leader · AI-Driven UX & Enterprise Platform
I lead cross-functional teams to build intuitive, high-performing products — combining UX strategy, systems thinking, and generative AI from vision to delivery.
About Me
The strategist behind the experience.
I’m a UX/Product Design Leader and Strategist with 8 years in enterprise including 2+ years shaping enterprise tools used by millions. I’m grounded in 10+ years at agencies and 6 years in higherEd. I turn complexity into clear, scalable experiences—combining systems thinking, user empathy, and measurable outcomes. From AI platforms and EdTech to HR and Fintech for Fortune 500s, I build design cultures, lead teams, and partner with executives to ship work that moves the business.
Recently led Paycom’s Talent Management Product Design Team and M&G (Interaction) Design Team designing AI-powered tools and effective content.
My Experience
Where I've Made an Impact.
A decade of leading design at the intersection of enterprise software, AI, and human-centered strategy.
Paycom
HR Payroll · Fintech
Led Dual Design Teams Building · AI-Powered Enterprise HR Experiences
I led two parallel teams, a Product Design Team and the M&G (Interaction) Design Team, designing AI-powered tools and content for Paycom’s enterprise HR platform. My teams shipped complex workflow for products used by thousands of organizations, over 39,000 clients, balancing velocity with a high bar for craft and accessibility.
Product Design Portfolio
K20 Center
EdTech · Education
Redesigned Two EdTech Platforms Now Reaching 1.8M+ Educators & Students
Led a comprehensive redesign of two education technology platforms at K20 Center — a research and professional development organization at the University of Oklahoma. I drove the end-to-end design process from discovery and user research through final delivery, creating scalable, accessible experiences for educators, administrators, and students statewide.
Key Focus Areas
University of Oklahoma
Higher Education · IT
Drove Faculty Technology Adoption at OU
As an IT Analyst with a design and development focus, I led technology initiatives for the Faculty Development program at OU. I bridged the gap between technology and people — designing systems and interfaces that helped faculty adopt new digital tools, improve course delivery, and modernize administrative workflows across the university.
Key Focus Areas
Public Strategy
Consulting Agency · Marketing
Enterprise & nonprofit UX Consulting Across Finance, Insurance & Global Development
Led UX and product design consulting engagements for a diverse portfolio of enterprise and nonprofit clients — partnering with stakeholders to define product vision, conduct user research, and deliver design solutions that drove measurable business outcomes across highly regulated industries.
Key Focus Areas
My Skills
What I Bring to The Table
A mix of research, strategy, design craft, systems, AI, and leadership skills tailored to product team
Strategy & outcomes
- UX Vision & Roadmapping
- UX Outcomes & Metrics Ownership
- UX Strategy for Product
- Identifying Design & AI Opportunities
Design Craft & Systems
- Information Architecture & User flows
- Interaction Design & Prototyping
- Design Critiques & Quality Standards
- Design Systems & Accessibility leadership
- Research and Exploration
Cross‑functional Leadership
- Product & Engineering Alignment
- Partnering with PMs
- Stakeholder Workshops & Facilitation
- Framing AI use Cases, Constraints, and Risks to Stakeholders
People & Operations
- Mentoring, Performance Feedback & Hiring
- Design Operations & Process
- Design QA & Delivery Oversight
- Coaching Teams on Effective AI use in Workflows
My Strengths
What I Do Best.
I work with executives, product leaders, designers, engineers, and data partners to drive the full product lifecycle from strategy through delivery.
Product Vision & Strategy
I define and communicate a clear product and user experience vision, aligning design direction and systems with market opportunities, business goals, and user needs.
User‑centered & Research
I champion user-centered practices by integrating discovery, usability testing, and data insights into the product lifecycle, helping teams use what they learn to make smart trade-offs.
What People Say
Trusted by the teams I've led.
Kerry brings a steady and composed presence to leadership. He approaches his responsibilities thoughtfully, represents his team professionally in leadership discussions, and maintains a calm, solutions-focused mindset in complex environments.
Product Design Manager
Paycom · Platform, Talent Management, Design Systems, and Research
Kerry is a skilled UX enthusiast with a deep understanding of dev and project management. I worked on multiple projects with Kerry and his ability to dive deep into the business goals/user needs, do thorough research, and provide/design recommendations is top-notch.
Senior UX & Product Designer
KPMG · Audit
My experience working with Kerry Severin at Paycom was fantastic. He led the Talent Management team with great responsibility, motivating us to tackle challenges effectively and become more autonomous in making important decisions.
Senior Product Designer
Paycom · Talent Management
Experience With
Trusted by Industry Leaders.
Community & Mentorship
Investing in the next generation of design leaders.
I actively mentor emerging UX designers and product strategists — sharing frameworks, giving feedback, and helping the next generation find their path in enterprise design.
Speaking & Talks
Speaking on AI, design leadership, and enterprise product strategy.
From responsible AI frameworks to hands-on product leadership — I share practices and thinking that make the difference in high-stakes enterprise environments.
Let's Connect
Have a role in mind? Let's talk.
I’m open to Lead / Director / Principal UX and Product Design roles at companies building enterprise software, AI-powered products, or complex digital ecosystems.